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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,605

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $52,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,530

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $49,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim535iAMG GL63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $55,400 $122,100
Base Invoice $51,150 $112,623
Navigation system 1,900  
Premium Package 2,500  
Multicontour seats 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Night vision 2,200 1,780
Cold Weather Package 900  
Sunshades, second row 250 380
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 1,000  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Rear side airbags 385  
HD radio 350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Lane departure warning 950  
Heated second row seats 350  
Special order charge   250
Navigation system 1,730  
Premium Package 2,275  
Multicontour seats 1,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Night vision 1,695 1,655
Cold Weather Package 820  
Sunshades, second row 230 353
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 910  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Rear side airbags 350  
HD radio 315  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135  
Lane departure warning 865  
Heated second row seats 320  
Special order charge   233
Options (change) 16,380 2,410
Options (change) 14,555 2,241
Destination 825 925
Total Price $72,605 $125,435
Total Invoice $66,530 $115,789

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 535i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,302
Model Year20092016
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim535iAMG GL63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6550hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17295/40-21
Total Price$72,605$125,435
Adjustments for Features0-11,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,605$113,565
Total Invoice$66,530$115,789
Adjustments for Features0-10,957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,530$104,832

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092016
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim535iAMG GL63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,840$16,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,957

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092016
Model5-SeriesGL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in121.0 in
Length191.2 in201.6 in
Width72.7 in76.4 in
Height58.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,243 lb.5,687 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.649.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

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